Laminate flooring cost in Peoria, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $2,350 – $7,750
- Per sq ft
- $4.65 – $15.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #22
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a laminate floor in the Peoria area: $2,350 to $7,750 for 500 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 12% higher than the US figure. Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn a median of $33.60 an hour in the Peoria area, 24% above the US median of $27.15.
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Peoria, IL, standard level
$3,950 to $6,150
About $7.90 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 68% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $4,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,950 | $6,150 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Peoria, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,650 | $2,800 | 32% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $3,400 | $4,950 | 68% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,350 | $5,050 | $7,750 | 100% |
Why Peoria prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles), who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $33.60 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Peoria is 1.24 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 68% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Peoria is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,750 nationally becomes $1,650 here (midpoint, 500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.2: $0 to $0.
Data note: 60% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Peoria. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Peoria
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Peoria. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one room (200 sq ft) to whole house (1,200 sq ft).
Basic
$2,350 to $4,500
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,950 to $6,150
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$5,600 to $7,750
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $930 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,100 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $2,350 – $4,500 | $3,950 – $6,150 | $5,600 – $7,750 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $5,600 – $10,800 | $9,500 – $14,700 | $13,400 – $18,600 |
Related projects, priced for Peoria
Jobs that often go together with laminate floor are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Peoria wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+10%) and kitchen remodel lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,900 – $13,200 | +6% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,200 | +5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,500 – $31,400 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,150 – $25,700 | +10% |
Is Peoria cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $5,100. Davenport is the cheapest at $4,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, ILthis page | $2,350 – $7,750 | $5,050 | |
| Bloomington, IL40 miles | $2,350 – $7,750 | $5,050 | level |
| Davenport, IA65 miles | $1,900 – $6,600 | $4,250 | −16% |
| Springfield, IL65 miles | $2,350 – $7,800 | $5,100 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $2,250 – $7,550 | $4,900 | −3% |
| Rockford, IL110 miles | $2,000 – $6,850 | $4,400 | −12% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $2,400 – $8,150 | $5,300 | +5% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Peoria ranks #22 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Peoria is 5% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $2,450 – $8,350 | $5,400 | +7% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $2,000 – $6,850 | $4,400 | −12% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $2,250 – $7,550 | $4,900 | −3% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $2,350 – $7,800 | $5,100 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $2,350 – $7,750 | $5,050 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Peoria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $1,600 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −27% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $1,550 – $5,800 | $3,700 | −27% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $2,050 – $7,150 | $4,600 | −9% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $1,800 – $6,400 | $4,100 | −19% |
Laminate flooring: what moves the price in Peoria
Heated floors
Radiant floor heating adds $7-$17 per sq ft and has to go in before the floor does.
Brand
Name-brand laminate such as Pergo runs $5-$17 per sq ft installed.
Floating versus glued
Click-lock or floating laminate is the easiest and cheapest to install (HomeGuide).
Who does the work: Peoria trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Peoria the blend is 1.24.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Peoria metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $33.60 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.98 and $43.79 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $36.19 an hour, 24% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $48.02 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 47.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles)) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $620 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $520. That is a swing of roughly 10.4% to 12.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Peoria has 166,020 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 141st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 60% | $24.98 | $33.60 | $43.79 | $27.15 | 1.24 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.14 | $36.19 | $48.02 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
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Laminate flooring in Peoria: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Peoria?
For 500 sq ft, expect $2,350 to $7,750 in the Peoria area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $6,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Peoria?
About $4.65 to $15.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $14.
+Is laminate floor cheaper in Peoria or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $5,050, which is 0% more than Peoria ($5,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Peoria?
About 68% at the midpoint, or $3,400 out of $5,050. Materials are 32% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Peoria?
$2,350 to $7,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Peoria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Peoria area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Peoria expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Illinois?
Peoria is 5% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($5,300 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Peoria?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $33.60 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.98 to $43.79.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Peoria?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $2,350 to $4,500 and premium work $5,600 to $7,750. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Peoria
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Laminate Flooring Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $3-$8 per sq ft laminate labor, matched low-to-low and high-to-high.